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Focus shifts for a fascinating Premier League contest as table-toppers the Gunners entertain struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers to the their home ground.

Confirmed Sides

Mikel Arteta's side have opted for a trio of alterations following the side that suffered a narrow loss at Villa Park in their previous outing. The French defender, Viktor Gyökeres and the Brazilian winger are all included in the lineup. Martin Ødegaard and the Spanish midfielder drop to the bench, while Riccardo Calafiori is absent. The centre-back is back after sitting out a run of games due to injury.

The visitors also have made three adjustments to their lineup after being heavily defeated 4-1 at home by United on Monday evening. The experienced full-back, João Gomes and Hwang Hee-chan start. Hoever and Arias are on the substitutes, while Jean‐Ricner Bellegarde is omitted altogether.

Starting Elevens

Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Hincapie, Timber, Eze, Zubimendi, Rice, Saka, Gyokeres, Martinelli.
Substitutes: Arrizabalaga, Odegaard, Gabriel Jesus, Norgaard, Trossard, Madueke, Nwaneri, Merino, Lewis-Skelly.

Wolverhampton Wanderers: Johnstone, Mosquera, Agbadou, Toti Gomes, Doherty, Joao Gomes, Andre Trindade, Krejci, Wolfe, Larsen, Hwang.
Substitutes: Tchatchoua, Mane, Lopez, Hoever, Chirewa, Arokodare, Arias, Santiago Bueno, Jose Sa.

Match Official: Robert Jones
VAR Official: John Brooks

Preamble

Welcome! And I mean, c’mon …

The table paints a clear picture. Arsenal sit comfortably at the pinnacle of the Premier League, while Wolves occupy the bottom of the division.

… however, even though this will be the 42nd occasion the top side have faced the side propping up the entire table – winning 30 out of 41, with seven tied games – which team is behind two of the four all-time upsets? Indeed, Wolverhampton Wanderers, that’s who! Therefore, although the Arsenal manager will surely be expecting another three points, Rob Edwards must know that underdogs sometimes succeed, and anything is possible. The start is at 8pm GMT. Let's go!

^{(The other two bottom-beats-top victories in the Premier League era are Oldham’s 1-0 win over United in March 1993, and Spurs – yeah, this one sounds a bit weird - defeating Liverpool in November 2008.)}